Pembroke Falls - Prescott Model Home

Rented

The Willard Realty Team just rented another home in Pembroke Falls at 13265 NW 15th Street - Clubside.

Renting homes in Pembroke Falls and Pembroke Pines is one of the services Claudia and Justin Willard are proud to offer their clients and neighbors.

If you are considering a move, and would like to rent in the area, please contact us at 954-754-4735.  We will gladly help you find your new home.

Click here to view a list of homes currently available for rent in Pembroke Falls.

On the other hand, if you are a homeowner who is considering renting your home, put the Willard Team's proven track record of success to work for you.  Our goal is to rent your home for the greatest amount of money in the least amount of time with no hassles.  Call us today for a free consultation. 

As always, we invite you to surf over to our Pembroke Falls web site: www.PembrokeFallsRealEstate.com where you will find community information and floor plans as well as a link to all the homes available for sale and rent in our community.

Just Listed

Pembroke Isles - Vesper Model Home

Claudia and Justin Willard of the Willard Realty Team are proud to announce their latest listing in Pembroke Pines located at 1238 NW 167th Ave.

This home is a 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Vesper Model with a Pool, Spa and 2 Car Garage located in luxurious Pembroke Isles. Featuring Hard Wood Bamboo Flooring. Upgraded Kitchen Cabinets with Granite Counter Tops, New Stainless Steel Appliances, Over Sized Under Mount Sink. Screened in back Patio and Pool. New A/C. Plantation Shutters. East facing home with Master Bedroom Upstairs. Neutral Color Scheme. A True Turn Key Home!!

Pembroke Isles Maintenance includes Cable, Sprinkler, Lawn Service, Security, Gated Entry, Clubhouse, Pools, Tennis, Basket Ball, Soccer, Gym & more.

This home will sell fast!  Call today Claudia and Justin today at 954-745-4735 to be the first to see this beautiful home.

Click here for more information on Pembroke Isles including Site Map, Floor Plans as well as a comprehensive list of homes for sale in the community.

Sold in 10 Days!!!

Pembroke Falls - Malibu Model Home

Claudia and Justin Willard are please to announce that we just Sold another home in our community at 14315 NW 15th Street.

This home was expertly marketed and sold in only 10 Days! 

If you are considering a move, call your Pembroke Falls Experts at 954-745-4735 to schedule your free, no obligation consultation. 

The Willard Realty team utilizes the latest technology to achieve extraordinary results for our clients.  An example, is the use of full HD video to showcase your home on popular websites like YouTube.  Video is just one of the tools we use to give your home maximum exposure! Call us today as we would love the opportunity to share our proven home sales strategies with you. 

Click here if you would like to receive a free over-the-net CMA of your home's value.

As always, we invite you to surf over to our Pembroke Falls web site: www.PembrokeFallsRealEstate.com where you will find community information and floor plans as well as a link to all the homes available for sale in our community.

Pembroke Falls - Hampton Model Lake Front Pool Home

Justin and Claudia Willard of the Willard Realty Team are proud to announce their latest listing in Pembroke Falls.  This lovely 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Hampton ModelLake Front Pool Home has some of the Best Lake Views in the community.  The home features many upgrades including:  Wood Kitchen Cabinets, Accordion Hurricane Shutters, Tile Throughout Living Areas, Custom Open Sitting Area, Newer AC and Exterior Paint, Aluminum Fenced Yard, Screened in Pool, Wide & Long Lake Views from Every Window, Oversized Lot & Home Warranty! Pembroke Falls offers Resort style Clubhouse w/Heated Pool, Spa,Tennis, Basket Ball, Exercise Room & Banquet Room! You will love watching the sunset over the lake from your back porch next to your cool blue pool.  Be sure to click the link below to view a HD video of this home and see for yourself how well equipped this home really is.

Call the Willard Realty Team today to schedule your private showing at 954-745-4735.

Click here view a High Definition Video of Pembroke Falls as well as view all the Pembroke Falls Model Floor Plans.

13746 NW 18th Ct in Pembroke Falls has been reduced to $550,000. Reduced $35K. Don't miss this opportunity!

Features

• 3-car garage
• Larger lot size
• Barrel roof
• Palm trees
• Landscape curbing
• South Florida style

Contact Justin Willard at (954) 745-4735 to be the first to see this property at this reduced price.

New Home Listing Alerts for Pembroke Falls

Listing courtesy of The Keyes Co Realtors

Details:

• Beautiful MANSION on Oversized Corner Lot with Enormous Screened-in Pool and Patio
• PRIVATE-No Neighbors Behind
• Gorgeous Professionally Designed Window-Treatments
• Gourmet Kitchen with Island
• Spacious Open Floorplan
• 1 Bedroom and Full Bath Downstairs
• Great Location near Shopping, Schools, Libraries, Sports Arenas, I-75, Airports, Parks, Restaurants, Malls, Hospitals, Gated Community

Help us move this home by contacting Justin Willard at (954) 745-4735 to be the first to see this property at this reduced price.

3752 NW 11th Court in Pembroke Falls Sanctuary subdivision has been reduced another $50K to $699,000. A must see luxury home!

Features

• Stirling model 
• Waterfront pool home
• Upgraded throughout, crown molding, tile floors, hardwoods
• Granite countertops, wood cabinets, newer appliances
• French doors, accordian shutters, renovated baths, freshly painted in & out
• Custom designed pool with jacuzzi, waterfalls and jets

Help us move this home by contacting Justin Willard at (954) 745-4735 to be the first to see this property at this reduced price.

New Home Listing Alerts for Pembroke Falls

Listing courtesy of Optimar International Realty

2050 NW 125th Terrace in Pembroke Falls

Reduced to $320,000, this beautiful one-story pool home. Close to I75 and shopping.

Features:

• Bahama roof
• Pool, patio
  
• Fence
• Formal dining
• Hurricane Shutters
• Appliances include dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer, dryer, microwave, refrigerator

Contact Justin Willard at (954) 745-4735 to be the first to see this property at this reduced price.

New Home Listing Alerts for Pembroke Falls

Listing courtesy of Home Sales Realty Group, LLC

1420 NW 144th Ave in Pembroke Falls has been reduced to $385,000. A must see clean 2, 644 sq. ft home. Lots of space!

Features

• Bright and open Malibu floor plan
• Water front
• Tile and laminate floors
• First-level master suite
• Pantry, stainless appliances
• Walk-in Closets
• Double Front Entry
• Sliding glass door to relaxing scenic patio

Contact Justin Willard at (954) 745-4735 to be the first to see this property at this reduced price.

New Home Listing Alerts for Pembroke Falls

Listing courtesy of Charles Rutenberg Realty, LLC

OK, granted with the fall in the economy and house values dropping as they have done, certain areas of the tax code have become somewhat ineffectual for most people.  However, having said that, consider these points;

1. The Purchase: Most of your expenses are not deductible with one major exception and that is interest.  The IRS says you can deduct interest in the year that it is paid.  If you purchase on any day other than the 1^st of the month, you will be paying some interest.  Look at line 901 on your HUD Statement.  Further, the IRS says that loan discount points and origination fees are tax deductible to the buyer.  And here is the best part – irrespective of who pays!  This one is a real windfall and a bit unusual and unexpected.
2. Mortgage Interest: Generally, this is deductible and in the beginning of your mortgage, your monthly repayment is largely interest, so this can start to add up over the year.  There is another deduction, but in the current economy, you may find it useful yet it is worthwhile noting for future years.  You can also claim a deduction for interest on an additional $100,000 of mortgage debt used for any purpose.  This is what's know as your Home Equity Loan and I probably don't need to explain to you why this one is a little redundant at the moment, so keep it in the back of your mind for later.
3. The Sale: Here is the good news – couple's can sell their principal residence and earn up to $500,000 and pay no federal tax whatsoever (single's get $250,000)  And the bad news at the moment, in this economy that is not likely to help many people.  However, in time, as the economy recovers, this is another huge benefit of buying a home.  Most states recognize the federal exclusion, so you put the cash away tax-free.  You don't have to re-invest, you don't have to be age 55, and you can do this every two years forever.

Disclaimer: Please note, this is not meant as Tax or Financial advice and as always you should consult your Tax Professional before making any decisions.

Now that you have some ideas on what income tax advantages there might be for you, let's look at the market update for this month in Towngate.

Currently there are 19 active listings available for you to choose, ranging from very comfortable 3 bedroom homes up to spacious 5 bedroom homes.  On average, these homes are being offered at the $308,500 bracket giving you a $128 / sq ft price.  Knowing this square footage price is a great way to make estimates as a rule of thumb, but we at The Willard Realty Team are always available to help you work out the finer details.

Since January 1^st there has been a total of 19 closings with an average sale price of $240,467.  The lowest selling property during this period sold for $165,375 while the top of the market closed at $328,000.  More recently, in the last 30 days, we have seen 7 closings and these have averaged a sale price of $241,071 showing very little movement in prices from the year to date figures.

Get ahead of the crowd - be the first to hear about new listings and sign up for our email service.  Let us do the work for you and keep you informed via email.  You can opt out at any time.  Or perhaps you are thinking of selling.  Then you will want an analysis of your approximate home value delivered direct to your inbox so you can make an informed decision.

Call now on (954) 745-4735 and speak with Justin or Claudia Willard for first hand advice.

Silver Palms Elementary is located at 1209 NW 155th Avenue and is already preparing for the end of school year on June 9^th.  Being a forward thinking establishment, the school has implemented a summer program to bridge the learning gap between June and August.  They definitely live up to their mission statement "to involve and inspire the entire school community." 

If your child attends Walter C Young Middle School, you will have taken part in a Parental Survey.  This is an annual event and your responses help the school in the development of the School Improvement Plan.

And for our graduating students over at Charles W Flanagan High School, tomorrow night and next week are Awards nights in the Auditorium.

Underclass Awards Night May 17, 7.00pm and Senior Awards Night May 24, 7.00pm

If you are not already a homeowner in Spring Valley, you probably want to be so let's look at this month's market update.  The Spring Valley weather is perfect this time of year, so we invite you to come and inspect our listings.

Currently there are 14 available listings in Spring Valley of 3 and 4 bedroom homes.  These range in size from 1,637 to a roomy 3,014 sq ft.  The average asking price for these homes is $302,629.  That calculates out to an average of $136 / sq ft.

Since the beginning of the year, there have been 11 closings and average Days of Market is sitting at just slightly over 80 days.  These 3 and 4 bedroom homes have been closing with an average sale price of $254, 036.  However, in the last 30 days one property has closed with a sale price of $260,000 for a 4-bedroom home of 3.091 sq ft.

With these great prices and the amenities of the Spring Valley, it is no wonder More Americans Flock to the South and West

Do you have any questions or comments?  Come and join the conversation and 'like' our fan page on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Or, you can always contact Claudia Willard directly.

Call now - 954.745.4735

Be among the first to know when new homes hit the market!

The Shops at Pembroke Gardens.

The Shops at Pembroke Gardens is a distinctive open-air center offering unique shopping and dining.  As a resident or visitor to Pembroke Isles, it is conveniently located at Pines Boulevard.  There you will find notable retailers, including Ann Taylor Loft, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, and White House | Black Market, as well as restaurants such as BRIO Tuscan Grille and Village Tavern.

The Shops at Pembroke Gardens is located just east of I-75 in Pembroke Pines on 145th Avenue.  From the Club Pembroke Isles, via Pines Blvd it is less than 15 minutes away.

So, whether you are shopping for something at Pembroke Gardens or something a little larger like one of our featured properties for sale in our beautiful gated communities, we invite you to drop by our office.  We love to have visitors and we love to tell you about the current market not only in Pembroke Isles, but also in anyone of our communities.  We pride ourselves on being the local experts for the City of Pembroke Pines.

Reviewing last month's Market Update for Pembroke Pines, we see this month that inventory has held steady with 11 active listings.  These still comprise a good selection of 3 and 5 bedrooms and square footage from just over 1000 sq ft up to a roomy 3,500 sq ft.

5 of these listings are showing a price reduction of an average of 6%, indicating if you were in the market last month seeking to buy, then perhaps you should call us on (954) 745-4735 to take a second inspection.

Since the beginning of this year, 10 properties have closed with an average selling price of $260,481.  Over this period, the average days on market is 94.8.  More recently, in the last 30 days, there have been 4 closings averaging $300,850 and the days on market is greatly reduced at 25.25.

To learn more about this community, contact the experts at The Willard Realty Team.

Want to be the first to hear about our new listings?  Let us do the work for you and keep you informed via email.  Or get an analysis of your approximate home value delivered direct to your inbox.

Call now on (954) 745-4735 and speak with Justin or Claudia Willard for first hand advice.

 Pembroke Falls

 Memorial Day Celebration

 2011

Join us on Monday, May 30th

at the Pembroke Falls Clubhouse Pool

from 12:00p.m. - 4:00p.m.

for our annual Memorial Day Poolside

Music Party!

FREE

 
LIVE D.J. - Fun & Games

Live Karate Demo by our award

winning Pembroke Falls Class!

 
Giveaways sponsored by

The Willard Realty Team:

Claudia & Justin Willard  

Keller Williams Elite Properties

 To learn more about what makes Pembroke Falls a great place to live please visit www.PembrokeFallsRealEstate.com

Pembroke Falls - Health and Wellness Day

On Saturday, June 4th, 2011, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the community of Pembroke Falls, located in Pembroke Pines, FL will host a Health and Wellness Day.  Residents will have the opportunity to engage many valuable services such as:

Cholesterol Screening

Blood Pressure Screening

Osteoporosis Risk Assessment

Smoking Prevention

Healthy Organic Cooking Demo

Yoga Demonstration by Janet Wampler

Water Safety Demo by Just Swim

Kids Corner

Teddy Bear Clinic

Poison Prevention

Child I.D.

Bounce House for Fun and More!

Don't miss the chance to get and stay healthy at Pembroke Falls.

Event sponsored by Memorial Hospital Miramar and The Willard Realty Team: Clauida & Justin Willard, Keller Williams Elite Properties.

If you would like to know more about the community of Pembroke Falls please visit our web site at www.PembrokeFallsRealEstate.com

1. An air conditioner set at 70 degrees can cost twice as much to operate as one set at 78 degrees.  Raise the thermostat by 2 degrees above its normal setting.  You’ll still be comfortable, and your pocketbook will thank you.

2. Set the thermostat to 80 degrees when you’ll be out of the house for several hours and lower it when you return.  However, don’t shut the air conditioner off; it’s less efficient to cool the house back down than to leave it set at a higher temperature.

3. A ceiling fan uses about as much energy as a 100-watt bulb, but it can make a room feel up to eight degrees cooler.  In summer, blades should turn counterclockwise, pushing air downward to create a cool breeze.

4.  Keeping windows closed and curtains drawn during the day can reduce cooling costs by 30%.

5. Lights, computers, and televisions all generate heat.  Turn them off when they’re not in use.

6. Get your air conditioner serviced before you need to turn it on to avoid the rush in service calls made to air-conditioning repair companies on the first hot day of the year.

7. Create shade for the outdoor part of your AC unit, but keep the area around the exterior unit clear of leaves, bushes, and other obstructions to ensure adequate airflow.

8. Clean or replace the air filter monthly.  Clogged, dirty filters block airflow and make a unit work much harder.  A clean filter can save up to 10% on your bill.

Source: American Home Shield

Now that you can save money on your electric bill, let's look at the market update for Laguna Isles!

Currently there are 7 active listings in this beautiful gated community.  You will have a choice between 3 and 4 bedroom homes, priced to suit a quick sale.  Listing prices range from a low of $245,000, which is an incredible $68 / sq ft up to a higher, yet still affordable $398,000.  The average size of these homes is approximately 2,500 sq ft.

Three homes have had reductions in their listing price, dropping on average 2.5% however there was one property that has had an 8.5% increase.

Since the beginning of this year we have seen a total of 4 closings with an average selling price of $315,625 achieving 93% of the listing price.  Days on market have been just a little shy of 55 days.  At the moment, closings have been a little quiet with no closing in the past 30 days.

Get ahead of the crowd - be the first to hear about new listings, sign up for our email service.  Let us do the work for you and keep you informed via email.  You can opt out at any time. Or perhaps you are thinking of selling.  Then you will want an analysis of your approximate home value delivered direct to your inbox so you can make an informed decision.

Call now on (954) 745-4735 and speak with Justin or Claudia Willard for first hand advice.

Back in 1949, a young Elizabeth Taylor and her mother were on holiday in Miami Beach as guests of millionaire William Pawley Senior, a US ambassador to Brazil and aviation entrepreneur.  Mr. Pawley Senior had a son, also named William, and Elizabeth and the young William spent many an hour poolside as Elizabeth fell "head over heals" in love!

Now a month or so after Elizabeth Taylor's passing, the "never-before-seen" love letters are up for auction.  William Pawley, 90, now of Pembroke Pines, Florida, kept Taylor's letters and has now decided to sell them.  He told collectors at a viewing on Tuesday ''I have never got over Elizabeth.''

The bundle of letters are written on pink, blue and ivory paper - some on Taylor's MGM studio stationery, or on her private stationery, embossed with Elizabeth at the top.

According to Bobby Livingston, the auction company's vice-president of sales and marketing, before Taylor's death, the letters were valued between $US25,000 and $US30,000.  You can bid on these love letters at RRAuction.com

OK, back to the real world!  What is happening here in Keystone Lake this month?

There are 3 active listings comprising all of three bedroom homes averaging 1.760 sq ft in size.  Expect to find these homes asking $268,000 or $153 / sq ft.

The year-to-date closings have totaled 4 properties, with an average sale price of $244,250.  These have mostly been 3 bedroom homes of 1,895 sq ft.  Two of these closing have occurred in the last 30 days with a higher average sale price of $252,500.

As was mentioned in last month's market update, Keystone Lakes offers a good selection of floor plans, one of which is the Athens.

Want to be the first to hear about new listings?  Let us do the work for you and keep you informed via email.  Perhaps you are thinking of selling.  Then you will want an analysis of your approximate home value delivered direct to your inbox.

Call now on (954) 745-4735 and speak with Justin or Claudia Willard for first hand advice.

This beautiful home at 1571 NW 139th Ave has just been returned to Active status with an lowered price of $445,900.

Features include recently upgraded marble tile, wood floors, upgraded kitchen cabinetry, Whirpool stainless steel appliances, upgraded bathrooms, granite countertops, chandeliers, fixtures and more. Large back yard with gorgeous lake views.

Contact Justin Willard at (954) 745-4735 to be the first to see this property which has returned to the market.

New Home Listing Alerts for Pembroke Falls

Listing courtesy of Exit Metroquest Realty

Security is another advantage.  Estancia is a Guard Gated community and you will enjoy the security of a Guard 24/7.  Being a self-contained community, there is not likely to be problems with vandalism, break-ins and strangers lurking around the house.  You will also feel confident and have no anxiety about walking the streets after dark.  This is an ideal living situation for those who live alone or who would otherwise feel vulnerable.  Families with smaller children will also appreciate knowing their children can enjoy quality time in and out of the house, and have safe streets to walk free of heavy traffic.

Then there is Property Value.  The houses built within a gated community are often on the upper end in regards to design, beauty, quality and price.  Being located within a community, houses have a better chance of gaining property value and are thought to be a better investment than some other types of housing.  This gives gated communities a significant advantage.

Looking at this month's market update for Estancia you will find 4 active listings.  On offer we have 3 and 4 bedroom homes with an average of 2,000 sq ft.  You can expect a listing price on average of $265,950 or if you prefer to break it down, that is $136 per sq ft.

Two listings have been reduced, one dropping 3.5% and the other 9.6% from their original listing prices.

Estancia has seen 4 closings since the beginning of the year averaging $229,975 with an average days on market of 47.  Two of these closing have been in the last 30 days.

Interested in seeing some of the floor plans available?  Then why not read last month's Market Update for Estancia.

To learn more about this community, contact the experts at The Willard Realty Team.

Want to be the first to hear about new listings?  Let us do the work for you and keep you informed via email.  Or get an analysis of your approximate home value delivered direct to your inbox.

Call now on (954) 745-4735 and speak with Justin or Claudia Willard for first hand advice.

If you are in the market to buy a home in Pembroke Falls, you could be well advised to be prepared before you start your search.  Some preparation can save you both time and money, not to mention possible disappointments.  Remembering that the rules have changed, here are a few points you may like to consider.

¨       Are you buying a condo?  Be aware that if 15% of the current condo owners in the building are behind on homeowner dues and 10% or more units are owned by a single entity then your application is will likely be denied.

¨       Be aware of your Debt to Income ratio (DTI).  You can calculate this yourself by dividing your debt payments by your income and multiplying by 100 to give you a percentage.  Example; car loan, $400, house payment $1200, other loan $250; total debt payment $1850 with a monthly income of $4000 would be $1850/$4000 x 100 = 46.25%   A few years ago, 55% or less would be OK now if it’s over 45% you will likely be denied.

¨       If you have recently lost your home to a foreclosure, even though you have rebuilt your credit score, you may still have trouble.  If you apply for a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan within 7 yrs (vs. the previous 5 yrs) you will likely be denied.

Do not despair!  It doesn’t mean you won’t be able to buy a house.  It just means there may be more preparations.  Do your research.

Now that you are ready with your finance, let's look at this month's market update.  Pembroke Falls currently has 32 active listings so you have a good selection to choose from and should be able to find your dream home amongst these listings.  Nearly half of these properties, 15 out of 32, have seen a price reduction of on average of 6% and a few have dropped 12% & 14%   Most of these homes are 4 bedroom homes of approximately 3,000 square feet.  The average listing price is $500,747 but the median is a little lower at $437,950.

Properties that have closed since the beginning of the year total 20 selling at an average of $345,233, which is lower than the current average-listing price.  This is brought about by a couple of higher priced homes asking above $650,000, bringing the average up.  Homes selling are mostly 4 bedroom and approximately 2,700 square feet in size.

In the last 30 days, there have been 4 closings.  Again, these are 4 bedroom homes averaging 2,800 square feet with an average sell price of $350,725.  These properties are staying on the market an average of 82.5 days.

To learn more about this community, contact the experts at The Willard Realty Team.

Want to be the first to hear about new listings?  Let us do the work for you and keep you informed via email.  Or get an analysis of your approximate home value delivered direct to your inbox.

Call now on (954) 745-4735 and speak with Justin or Claudia Willard for first hand advice.

The index used below considers the total cost of homeownership compared to the total cost of renting. Calculations for the total cost of homeownership include mortgage principal and interest, property taxes, hazard insurance, closing costs at time of purchase, homeowners' association dues and private mortgage insurance.  The homeownership cost calculation also includes tax advantages from mortgage interest, property tax and closing-cost deductions.

Calculations for total rental cost include rent and renters insurance.

Top 10 cities to buy vs. rent:  

1 to 15 - much cheaper to buy than to rent

16 to 20     - more expensive to rent than to buy (depending on personal circumstances,   buying could "make financial sense,"

above 20 -  indicates that owning is much more costly than renting in a city

 As many home prices are still falling and more foreclosures are expected to flood the housing market over the next two years, the decision between renting and buying has swayed toward buying.  However, not everyone is in the current situation of renting, it may be that you are on the other side of the coin and are facing possible foreclosure.  Please, don't wait, let us help you through this difficult time and help you avoid foreclosure.  We understand that some homeowners are still confused and wondering what their options are, call now to speak with the Willard Realty Team.

Those looking to buy a home should be encouraged by the market and feel optimistic about their chances of finding an affordable home -- much more so than in previous years.

Looking at the Market Update in Walden Lakes we currently have one active listing.  This home is 1846 sq ft and 3 bedrooms with a listing price of $239,900 (reduced from $249,000).

From the beginning of this year a total of 5 homes have closed with an average selling price of $218,000.  Most of these homes were 3 bedrooms and had an average size of 1694 sq ft.

To learn more about this community, contact the experts at The Willard Realty Team.

Want to be the first to hear about new listings?  Let us do the work for you and keep you informed via email.  Or get an analysis of your approximate home value delivered direct to your inbox.

Call now on (954) 745-4735 and speak with Justin or Claudia Willard for first hand advice.